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Mental HealthEnglish • 3 months ago

People are using ChatGPT for therapy—but is it a good idea?

www.newsweek.com

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People are using ChatGPT for therapy—but is it a good idea?

www.newsweek.com

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Mental HealthEnglish • 3 months ago

cross-posted to:
aboringdystopia

As more people turn to ChatGPT for their mental health, professionals warn that they must tread with caution.

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Why is this different than talking to a human
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  Because a human can understand the situation, and the person they’re talking to, and reply with wisdom, rather than just parroting what seems like what they heard before.

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